Description
This Star Bread Style Recipe is a stunning, pull-apart bread that’s perfect for special occasions. Layers of buttery dough filled with cinnamon sugar are twisted into a beautiful star shape and baked to golden perfection. Dust with powdered sugar for a delightful finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or substitute with chocolate spread, jam, or nut butter)
For brushing:
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
For garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a small bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Assemble the bread: Divide dough, roll into circles. Layer dough with filling. Cut into strips, twist into a star shape. Let rise. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This bread is perfect for holidays or special occasions.
- Try different fillings like Nutella, jam, or savory options.
- Best served fresh on the day it’s made.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes plus rising
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
